Millions of Americans took to the streets to participate in the St. Patrick's Day parades. Bagpipes, leprechauns, green-painted rivers? Here are the best pictures of the celebration.
Pipers participate in the annual St. Patrick's Day parade in New YorkCharly Triballeau/AFP.
The fountain in front of the White House is dyed green, a tradition started in 2012 by Barack Obama.
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Fifth Avenue, New York
A band plays Irish bagpipes in New York's parade, one of the largest in the world.
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New York
A crowd salutes during the 264th New York St. Patrick's Day Parade.
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New York
Pipers participate in the annual St. Patrick's Day parade in New York on March 17, 2025.
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New York.
A native of Limerick, Ireland, retired carpenter, Michael Benn was elected Grand Marshal of New York's 264th St. Patrick's Day parade.
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Boston
People dressed as leprechauns dance during the annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Boston, Massachusetts.
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People dressed as leprechauns dance during the annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Chicago
The Chicago Plumbers Local Union has dyed the Chicago River green since 1962.
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Aerial view of the Chicago River dyed green.
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Chicago
Locals and tourists gather at the Chicago River. Born in that city, the tradition of dyeing the waters later spread to other cities across the country.
